Autumn Tea

[Eleanor Rose]

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Properly preparing tea in the home was one of the few domestic tasks that even 19th century aristocratic women would not delegate to servants. @John Hartwell's delightful thread, "Tea Time for All," brought this recipe to mind.

Autumn Tea:

Ingredients:
5 Tea Bags
5 Cups Boiling Water
5 cups unsweetened apple juice
2 cups cranberry juice
1/2 cup sugar or more to taste
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
A dash of cinnamon

Directions:
Place the tea bags in a large heatproof bowl.

Add boiling water.

Cover and steep for 8 minutes.

Discard tea bags.

Add the remaining ingredients; stir until sugar is dissolved.

Serve warm.


The link to @John Hartwell's thread: https://civilwartalk.com/threads/tea-time-for-all.151962/

 

[Northern Light]

One of the reason for the lady be in charge of the tea was the price of it. Unlike today, tea was not cheap and was kept securely locked in a tea chest or caddy with the key held in the possession of the lady of the house.
Here is an example of a Victorian rosewood tea chest.
loveantiques.com

 

[donna]

That is a beautiful chest. I have always liked them.

 

[AshleyMel]

Feeling under the weather today! This would make a lovely cup to sip to help the ick go away!

 

[Eleanor Rose]

Feeling under the weather today! This would make a lovely cup to sip to help the ick go away!

I'm sorry you aren't feeling well today Ashley. I've had a difficult week following my surgery on Monday. Maybe we both need a spot of tea.

"You can't get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me."
— C. S. Lewis

 

[AshleyMel]

I'm sorry you aren't feeling well today Ashley. I've had a difficult week following my surgery on Monday. Maybe we both need a spot of tea.

"You can't get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me."
— C. S. Lewis

Oh Honey, I'm equally as sorry you've had a rough week! Yes, let's do have a cup! I bet we'll feel right as rain in no time!

C.S. Lewis is a wise man!

 

[donna]

Oh. I am so sorry both Eleanor and Ashley having a rough time. Please take care of yourselves. You are dear friends and love all your posts. Get well soon. A cup of tea is good when not feeling quite yourself.

 

[AshleyMel]

I just had a cup Donna! Blueberry!
Yummy and soothing!

 

[donna]

Time for some autumn tea too.

 

[AshleyMel]

How nice seeing this recipe show back up today. I have been under the weather for a few days and tea is perfect for when you are not feeling well.

 

[donna]

I know. We had our Flu shots. Husband had small reaction. Hot tea is so good when not feeling well.